Physical Education
Curriculum Leader: Mr G Bright - brightg@saintgeorgescofe.kent.sch.uk
Obstacles don't have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don't turnaround and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it or work around it
Michael Jordan - professional basketball player
As a department, we aim to provide a challenging, disciplined and safe environment for high-quality teaching and learning. Pupils should experience a balance of activities which has the essential consistency and breadth to develop the Curriculum.
Progression should be evident as the pupil passes through Key Stages 2 to 3 with an extended choice of activity in key stage 4 to ensure the pupil is offered a stimulating and relevant school choice in PE. Further succession into key stage 5 allows pupils to develop an in-depth and greater understanding of relevant sports topics.
View our Learning Journey for PE here
Intent
To produce an enjoyable and dynamic working environment for both staff and pupils, where, collectively we strive to learn and develop. Participation, commitment and achievement are measured, monitored and celebrated. To promote physical activity and healthy lifestyles
Implementation
The Saint George’s PE programme aims to develop a range of practical and social skills as well as encourage students to be more aware of health-related activities as they contemplate an active lifestyle. Consideration for others is fundamental and physical endeavour is seen as the basis for success.
The curriculum will be organised into the following areas of experience, Athletics, Games, Gymnastics, Outdoor Education, and Health-Related Exercise. These will be presented as challenges which reflect competition, physical development, matching and practice, guided discovery and problem-solving.
Impact
By the end of their physical education at Saint George’s School, the pupil should have developed a personal commitment to, and genuine passion for, maintaining their health and well-being into adult life.
The BTEC further provides opportunities such as:
- Investigate the positive and negative physiological impacts of sport and activity on the body systems.
- Give pupils a wider understanding and appreciation of how to improve their own health, well-being, and activity levels using data.
- Encourage personal development through sports leadership activities.
- Provide opportunities for creativity and encourage adaptation to ever-changing circumstances.
- Develop pupil resilience with accurate and detailed feedback.
- Develop pupil’s communication, planning and team-working skills in preparation for successful performance in the workplace.
- Give pupils the opportunity to progress to other vocational qualifications, such as Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Sport or Sport and Exercise Sciences or on to GCE AS or A level, and, in due course, to enter employment in the sport and active leisure sector
Physical Education at Key Stage 3 (KS3)
Per fortnight: 3 Lessons
The Saint George’s PE programme aims to develop a range of practical, finer motor skills development and social skills as well as encourage students to be more aware of health-related activities as they contemplate an active lifestyle. We include a number of wider topics that underpin each sport and activity. These include the skeletal system; the muscular system; the cardiorespiratory system, methods of training, principles of training; diet and nutrition and health and fitness. Consideration for others is fundamental and physical endeavour is seen as the basis for success.
The curriculum will be organised into the following areas of experience, Athletics, Games, Gymnastics, Striking and Fielding and Health Related exercises. These will be presented as challenges which reflect competition, physical development, matching and practice, guided discovery and problem-solving.
Physical Education in Key Stage 4 (KS4)
Per Fortnight: 2 Lessons
The Saint George’s PE programme aims to develop a range of practical and social skills as well as encourage students to be more aware of health-related activities as they contemplate an active lifestyle. Consideration for others is fundamental and physical endeavour is seen as the basis for success.
The curriculum will be organised into the following areas of experience, Athletics, Games, Gymnastics, Outdoor Education, and Health-Related Exercise. These will be presented as challenges which reflect competition, physical development, matching and practice, guided discovery and problem-solving.
Students will be given options of which activities at the start of each term. They choose an activity and continue on this path throughout this term. PE staff make arrangements to cater for differing rates of student development will vary with particular experiences. Students will also be encouraged to take part in extracurricular activities to enhance their learning of different activities.
In year 11 students will also be offered the chance to go offsite as we encourage participation and enjoyment. We look at activities such as ice skating and ten-pin bowling as well as student choice of offsite activities.
Assessments
Assessments are for students taking the Sport (BTEC). Students who participate in Physical Education (Core), will not be required to undertake assessments.
Sport, Activity and Fitness – BTEC Tech Award
At Saint George’s School, we currently offer BTEC Tech Award in sport, activity, and fitness at Level 2. This course caters for the different needs of all our students within a sporting, theoretical and active environment.
| Component | Learning Aims | Assessment |
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1 |
Understand the Body and the Supporting Technology for Sport and Activity (LAA - Body systems, LAB - Sports Injuries and LAC - Technology in Sport). |
Internally Assessed Coursework |
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2 |
The Principles of Training, Nutrition and Psychology for Sport and Activity (LAA - Principles of Training, NAB - Nutrition and LAC - Psychology). |
Externally Assessed Written Exam |
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3 |
Applying the Principles of Sport and Activity (LAA - Sport and Activity Leadership, LAB - Planning Sessions for Target Group and LAC - Delivering and Reviewing Sessions). |
Internally Assessed Coursework |
Exam Board: Pearson Qualifications
Physical Education Future Paths
BTEC Level 2 is the first step towards the career of your dreams. From here, students can choose to progress towards BTEC Level 3 (here at Saint Georges or college), and further go on to university.
Career ideas include PE teacher, Sports journalist, Sports coach, Personal trainer, Sports psychologist, Physiotherapist and Professional sports.